Russia bombs Iran

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Thursday October 08, 2015 · 12:15 PM PDT

2015/10/08 · 12:15

No, Really. Instead of the US bomb bomb bombing Iran - it looks like the Russians are blundering around and doing it for us. No one could have foreseen such a mishap happening, now could they?

Russian missiles aimed at Syria reportedly landed in Iran on Thursday.
The mistaken bombing, launched from a Russian warship in the Caspian Sea, was first reported by CNN, which received the information from two unnamed U.S. officials.

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Wednesday May 14, 2014 · 5:55 PM PDT

2014/05/14 · 17:55

Dear Dailykos Family,

I hope people will consider donating a few dollars to bring a new musical to the stage (2nd attempt but perhaps I didn't post it at a very good time).

I have been around these parts for quite a while but haven't made a personal plea for support until now. If you have ever wanted to say you support the arts, now is your chance!

While this is not a political cause, I do believe that the arts and arts education play an important role in children's lives and in a civilized society. Whenever someone tells me about a child they know who is acting out or is depressed or doesn't seem to fit in - I tell them to get that child to the nearest theater. Kids learn so much being on stage or working behind the scenes bringing a theater production to the stage - not to mention the self esteem that comes from being an integral part of a team effort.

BDA in VA

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Wednesday May 07, 2014 · 9:25 AM PDT

2014/05/07 · 09:25

Dear Dailykos Family,

This is one of those "please support my cause" diaries - but I promise it is a good one.

I have been around these parts for quite a while and while not commenting quite as much, I do read the website almost every day. I haven't made a plea for support before, so I hope you will indulge this one. If you have ever wanted to say you support the arts, now is your chance!

While this is not a political cause, I do believe that Arts and Arts Education plays a huge role in children's lives and in a civilized society. Whenever someone tells me about a child they know who is acting out or is depressed or doesn't seem to fit in - I tell them to get that child to the nearest theater. Kids learn so much being on stage or behind the scenes - team work, responsibility, public speaking, set building, costumes, design - you name it. Plus, the sense of belonging and being needed can really turn a troubled kid around. More below the orange thingy..

BDA in VA

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Friday June 28, 2013 · 7:56 AM PDT

2013/06/28 · 07:56

My sister forwarded me a blog post by John Aravosis of America Blog - and I found it so funny that I had to post it here.

Apparently the Family Research Council is so upset over the Supreme Court's DOMA ruling they are calling for a day of prayer for our nation. However....

In one of the most unfortunate moves in American politics since Republicans kept referring to the Tea Party “teabagging,” the anti-gay Family Research Council, which has been officially designated a “hate group,” has come up with a rather odd campaign to fight the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down DOMA yesterday.

The slogan and logo they came up with (I kid you not!) is below the squiggle. Read More

Use this App to Boycott Koch Brothers!

BDA in VA

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Wednesday May 15, 2013 · 6:17 AM PDT

2013/05/15 · 06:17

If this has already been posted, I apologize - but I thought it was a very cool idea. There is now an App that will tell you exactly who sells the product you are buying - and also the parent company! It is called Buycott!

From the Forbes Article about Buycott:

BDA in VA

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Sunday October 07, 2012 · 7:15 PM PDT

2012/10/07 · 19:15

Sesame Street holds a place in the heart of just about every American. The attack on Big Bird and PBS was an attack on Americana! My children watched the movie "Follow that bird" so many times that I can practically recite it word for word!

How anyone in their right mind would want to use destroying PBS as a campaign issue is beyond me.

This diary is a place for everyone to post their favorite Sesame Street or Muppet's clips.

BDA in VA

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Wednesday August 26, 2009 · 4:05 PM PDT

2009/08/26 · 16:05

Health Insurance!

My son sent me a link to this youtube video which I found to be an easy to understand, short and succinct explanation of why we need universal health care.

I posted it in my signature - but someone thought it would be a good idea for me to post it in a diary so that more people could see it.

BDA in VA

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Saturday August 15, 2009 · 4:20 AM PDT

2009/08/15 · 04:20

This AP story from the The Huffington Post caught my eye this morning. It seems Bob Dylan was taking a walk before his show with Willie Nelson and someone called the cops on him!

Rock legend Bob Dylan was treated like a complete unknown by police in a New Jersey shore community when a resident called to report someone wandering around the neighborhood.

BDA in VA

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Tuesday April 28, 2009 · 10:19 AM PDT

2009/04/28 · 10:19

funny?!! Colbert said "the truth has a well known liberal bias"! Fox News disciples hear that and sagely nod their heads in agreement while liberals snicker knowingly. A study published in the International Journal of Press/Politics (registration required)found:

...there was no significant difference between the groups in thinking Colbert was funny, but conservatives were more likely to report that Colbert only pretends to be joking and genuinely meant what he said while liberals were more likely to report that Colbert used satire and was not serious when offering political statements.

This diary is mostly just to point you to a few excellent articles on the subject (specifically Jason Linkins where I first read about it). My writing skills are minimal so I pulled a few quotes in hopes of getting people interested.

BDA in VA

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Friday December 19, 2008 · 7:46 AM PST

2008/12/19 · 07:46

Okay, I really know that the Palin obsession should stop but I can't resist one more on the subject. Anyone remember Sarah Palin's comments about Obama's connections to terrorists? It goes something like this:

Palin told a group of donors at a private airport, "Our opponent ... is someone who sees America, it seems, as being so imperfect, imperfect enough, that he's palling around with terrorists who would target their own country." She also said, "This is not a man who sees America as you see America and as I see America."

Since Palin was so quick to make the connection that Obama "pals" around with terrorists I think we can now say that Palin "pals" around with drug pushers.

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What type of controlled substance is Palin's future son-in-law's mother accused of trafficking

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What type of controlled substance is Palin's future son-in-law's mother accused of trafficking

Heroin

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Methamphetamine

76 votes

LSD

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Magic Mushrooms

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Herbal Ecstacy

0 votes

Opium

0 votes

Crack Cocaine

1 vote

Powder Cocaine

0 votes

Phenobarbital

0 votes

Afghani Black Hash

3 votes

Quaaludes

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STP

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MDMA

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Inhalants

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XYZ

1 vote

McCain helps Diamond acquire government land for a song

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Wednesday October 15, 2008 · 8:51 AM PDT

2008/10/15 · 08:51

A couple of people have asked me to repost this topic since it scrolled off rather quickly the first time. Original Diary here. (with a few minor revisions).

I used to live in Monterey (while my ex was at the Naval Postgraduate School)so I find this story interesting.

The abbreviated version: McCain, while serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee helped his developer buddy acquire very expensive government land (Ft. Ord) for a song.

BDA in VA

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Sunday October 12, 2008 · 1:48 PM PDT

2008/10/12 · 13:48

The abbreviated version: McCain, while serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee helped his developer buddy acquire very expensive government land for a song.

I used to live in Monterey (while my ex was at the Naval Postgraduate School) so I find this story interesting. Earlier this year a report from the New York Times detailed the cozy relationship between McCain and good friend Donald R. Diamond, an Arizona developer.

A longtime political patron, Mr. Diamond is one of the elite fund-raisers Mr. McCain’s current presidential campaign calls Innovators, having raised more than $250,000 so far. At home, Mr. Diamond is sometimes referred to as "The Donald," Arizona’s answer to Donald Trump — an outsized personality who invites public officials aboard his flotilla of yachts (the Ace, King, Jack and Queen of Diamonds), specializes in deals with the government, and unabashedly solicits support for his business interests from the recipients of his campaign contributions.

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